REDS

Madagascar Pink

#D194A1

RGB 209, 148, 161 · HSL 347°, 40%, 70% · CMYK 0, 29, 23, 18

Madagascar Pink is #D194A1 in HEX — rgb(209, 148, 161), hsl(347°, 40%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 23%, 18%).

Madagascar Pink pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 347°, 40%, 70%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#D194A1

RGB209, 148, 161

HSL347°, 40%, 70%

HSV347°, 29%, 82%

CMYK0, 29, 23, 18

Decimal13735073

CSS RGBrgb(209, 148, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(347, 40%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Madagascar Pink 1050-4

Exact match

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 3.1 · #D593A5

Dulux

Ducal Pink S02G4

ΔE 3.2 · #CE9098

Vista Paint

Wild Scottish Rose K-699

ΔE 3.5 · #D28E9A

Valspar

Nana's Rose 1008-4A

ΔE 3.6 · #DA99A2

Behr

Bubble Shell S160-3

ΔE 4.4 · #D69FAC

Benjamin Moore

Hummingbird 1271

ΔE 4.7 · #D9A0A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Garnet Shadow 91

ΔE 5 · #C89095

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 6 · #E2A3B3

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 6.3 · #D899B1

Dunn-Edwards

Berry Riche DE5094

ΔE 6.5 · #E5A2AB

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 10.2 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 11.3 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.4 · #A47D90

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 14.7 · #BF7595

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 19.5 · #B6A39C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D194A1

#94D1C4

Analogous

#D194C0

#D194A1

#D1A594

Triadic

#D194A1

#A1D194

#94A1D1

Split-Complementary

#D194A1

#94D1A5

#94C0D1

Tetradic

#D194A1

#C0D194

#94D1C4

#A594D1

Monochromatic

#8F3D4F

#BA5E72

#D194A1

#E8C9D0

#F7EDEF

Rectangle

#D194A1

#D1C494

#94D1C4

#94A1D1

Compound

#D194A1

#D1A594

#94D1C4

#94C0D1

Variations

Lighter

#DAA9B4

#E1C1C8

#ECDDE0

Darker

#BE6074

#8D374A

#531F2A

Saturation

#BCA9AD

#D194A1

#E87D94

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D194A1

#B0ADA0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D194A1

#A1A19F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D194A1

#CF9899

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Madagascar Pink carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#DC9C94

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#D194A1

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C9A1B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#75BBAC

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #D194A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D194A1;

CSS Variable

--color-madagascar-pink: #D194A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'madagascar-pink': '#D194A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D194A1] text-[#D194A1]

SCSS

$madagascar-pink: #D194A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D194A1?

#D194A1 is Madagascar Pink, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #D194A1 warm or cool?

Madagascar Pink reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Madagascar Pink?

Madagascar Pink works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Madagascar Pink?

Madagascar Pink pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Madagascar Pink?

You can download Madagascar Pink on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Madagascar Pink?

The hex code is #D194A1. In RGB it's 209, 148, 161, and in HSL it's 347°, 40%, 70%.

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